In a child protection appeal, the appellant mother challenged the dismissal of her appeal from an order denying leave to bring a status review application.
The court held that the applicable analysis was discretionary and required consideration of the child's best interests.
Although the mother had made positive changes in her life, the court concluded that the appeal judge properly considered the broader context, including the child's age, limited contact with the mother, and the child's wish that the adoption proceed while preserving some ability to communicate.
The appeal was dismissed.
